Kerfalla Exumé facts for kids
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
Exumé with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025
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| Born: | February 24, 1994 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 197 lb (89 kg) |
| University | Montréal |
| CFL draft | 2019 / Round: 8 / Pick: 70 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
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| 2019–2020 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2021–2023 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2023 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2024 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2024–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
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Kerfalla Emmanuel Exumé, born on February 24, 1994, is a Canadian professional football player. He plays as a defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Kerfalla is a two-time Grey Cup champion. He won the championship with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019 and again with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024.
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Playing Football in University
Kerfalla Exumé played university football for the Montréal Carabins. This is where he developed his skills before becoming a professional player.
Kerfalla Exumé's Professional Career
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First Time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers picked Kerfalla in the eighth round of the 2019 CFL Draft. This means they chose him as the 70th player overall in the draft. He signed with the team on May 15, 2019.
In his very first professional game on June 15, 2019, he made five special teams tackles. Special teams are groups of players who play during kickoffs, punts, and field goals. He played in all 18 regular season games that year. He ended up second in the league with 25 special teams tackles. He also played in all three playoff games. Kerfalla was part of the team that won the 107th Grey Cup championship in 2019. He did not play in 2020 because the CFL season was cancelled. He became a free agent in 2021, meaning he could sign with any team.
Playing for the Montreal Alouettes
On February 10, 2021, Kerfalla Exumé signed with the Montreal Alouettes. He played in all 14 regular season games in 2021. During that season, he made 15 special teams tackles and three defensive tackles. In 2022, he played in 18 regular season games. However, he only made six special teams tackles that year.
Kerfalla signed with the Alouettes again on February 20, 2023. But he did not play in the first two games of the season. He was then released from the team on June 29, 2023.
Second Time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Soon after leaving Montreal, Kerfalla signed with the Blue Bombers again on July 4, 2023. He played in 14 regular season games. He made two defensive tackles and 17 special teams tackles. Kerfalla played in his second Grey Cup game that year. However, the Blue Bombers lost to his former team, the Montreal Alouettes, in the 110th Grey Cup. His contract ended on February 13, 2024, and he became a free agent again.
Time with the Toronto Argonauts
On February 13, 2024, Kerfalla Exumé signed with the Toronto Argonauts. In the 2024 season, he played in 12 regular season games. He missed six games because of an injury. He made eight special teams tackles during his time on the field. He also played in all three playoff games. This included the 111th Grey Cup, where the Argonauts won 41–24 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Kerfalla became a free agent on February 11, 2025.
Joining the Saskatchewan Roughriders
On February 12, 2025, it was announced that Kerfalla Exumé had signed a contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He is currently an active player for this team.
Kerfalla Exumé's Family Life
Kerfalla Exumé's parents are Emmanuella and Sonny Exumé. He has three older brothers and sisters named Bouba, Moussa, and Sadiya.
